If you've ever wanted a clear starting point for growing in your faith but felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of Christian resources online, Everyday Institute was built with you in mind. Founded in 2020 by Austin Gohn — lead pastor at Bellevue Christian Church in Pittsburgh — this free platform offers a structured pathway of four digital discipleship courses designed for individuals, small groups, and churches.^1
The curriculum follows a deliberate progression. Day One is a mini-course on the gospel, baptism, and the Holy Spirit rooted in Acts 2:37-39 — designed as an on-ramp into every other course. Everyday Habits covers five practices for spiritual growth — Bible reading, prayer, generosity, community, and mission — described as "Atomic Habits x Acts 2:42-47." Everyday Faith walks through five foundational beliefs drawn from Scripture in response to the biggest questions everyone asks, and Everyday Life helps you follow Jesus into six areas of daily living: moral, physical, emotional, relational, vocational, and cultural.^2
What sets Everyday Institute apart is its commitment to being completely free and its roots in local church experimentation. The courses were developed through constant testing at Bellevue Christian Church, collaboration with the innovators at Missional Labs, deep study of the Bible and ancient catechetical practices, and feedback from churches trying them out.^1 The content aligns with the historic Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles' Creed and the Lausanne Covenant.^1 Free downloadable Leader Guides, Brand Packs, and Workbooks make it simple for churches to run the courses in their own context.^3
Austin Gohn has served in church ministry for over a decade and is also an author — his book A Restless Age explores how Saint Augustine's Confessions speak to the questions of young adulthood.^4 He's contributed to publications like The Living Church, Christian Standard, and Gospel-Centered Discipleship, writing on topics from liturgical formation to church unity.^5 He also writes a personal Substack on Sabbath, Bible study, and everyday faith.^7
Notable- All four courses are completely free — described as "like Alpha, but for the person growing in faith instead of exploring faith"^1
- Part of the Missional Labs community, a Praxis portfolio venture focused on church innovation^8
- Courses are designed to lead into other trusted resources like the Prayer Course and Financial Peace University^8
- Free downloadable Leader Guides, Brand Packs, and Workbooks available for churches running the courses^3
- Refreshed leader guides coming Fall 2026^3
- Featured on faith.tools Substack^9
